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Идиомы на букву U

• use (someone or something) as an excuse
  использовать что-либо в качестве оправдания, винить кого-либо

  The students often use traffic jams as an excuse not to come to class in time.
• use every trick in the book
  использовать всевозможные приёмы

  I am going to use every trick in the book to get rid of my headaches.
• use some elbow grease
  делать какое-либо усилие

  The car was awfully dirty, and I used some elbow grease to clean it.
• use strong language
  ругаться, браниться

  Never try to use strong language in the conversation with your juniors.
• use up
  полностью использовать, истощить

  Jake seemed to have used up his small stock of courage.